John Woo: The Operatic Action Film Master
John Woo is a Hong Kong film director, writer, and producer with a net worth of $60 million. He is renowned for his brand of “operatic” action films, which have been produced in both Hong Kong and the US. Woo’s films, including “A Better Tomorrow,” “Hard Boiled,” “Face/Off,” and “Mission Impossible 2,” have been hugely popular.
Born in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China, in October 1946, John Woo acquired critical acclaim as an international Chinese film director and producer, especially for his influence on the action genre. His career began in 1969 when he was hired as a script supervisor at Cathay Studios. He continued to hone his directing skills as an assistant director at Shaw Studios, working under the tutorship of noted director Chang Cheh. Woo made his directorial debut in 1974 with “The Young Dragons” and has since directed several notable Hong Kong action films, including “A Better Tomorrow,” “The Killer,” “Hard Boiled,” and “Red Cliff.”
In addition to his Hong Kong career, John Woo has successfully pursued a Hollywood career, creating features like “Hard Target,” “Broken Arrow,” “Face/Off,” and “Mission: Impossible II.” He was also the creator of the comic series “Seven Brothers,” published by Virgin Comics in 2006.
Despite experiencing professional burnout in the mid-1980s, John Woo re-established himself in the movie industry and cemented his status as a notable director.
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